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April 12, 2022
UKGC Boss Andrew Rhodes Calls for Global Regulatory Effort
The ICE World Regulatory Briefing has brought together some of the biggest watchdogs in the industry and among them, UK Gambling Commission chief executive Andrew Rhodes. During an address, Rhodes stressed the importance of cross-border regulatory moves to build an industry that is resilient to “big players” while calling for more decisive steps in the […]
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April 11, 2022
Sportradar Acquired AI Technology Solutions Pioneer Vaix
Leading sports data and technology company Sportradar announced today the acquisition of Vaix, a pioneer in developing artificial intelligence (AI)-based solutions for the online casino industry. Enhancing Player Personalization The acquisition of Vaix, a supplier of innovative AI technology that powers a more-targeted, player-friendly experience for gambling operators by allowing them to gain a personalized […]
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April 11, 2022
KSA’s Efforts to Weed Out Unlicensed Operators Reap Success
Netherlands’ gambling regulator, the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has solemnly announced that illegal gambling rates have plummeted since the launch of the country’s regulated market. Jensen Said Unlicensed Gambling Is Dying René Jansen, chairman of the authority, made the announcement during the annual gaming conference in Amsterdam on Friday, April 8. He explained that KSA’s hard work […]
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April 11, 2022
GamblingNews to Attend ICE London from April 12, Join Us!
The GamblingNews.com team is happy to announce that we will be attending ICE London this year and look forward to meeting our partners, exploring new opportunities, and discussing the big changes in the industry over the last year while also looking ahead. With the world slowly attempting to return back to normal and emerging from […]
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April 11, 2022
Hard Rock Introduces Sportsbook App in Arizona via Navajo Gaming Deal
Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming’s joint venture offering interactive gaming and sports betting, Hard Rock Digital, announced its mobile app launch into the regulated market in Arizona. Sports Fans in Arizona Can Now Enjoy a New Sportsbook App The launch of the all-new Hard Rock Sportsbook mobile app in the Grand Canyon State is […]
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April 11, 2022
Enteractive Receives Millions of Euros in Funding from Yolo Investments
Yolo Investments, a venture capital firm, has provided a crucial equity investment to Enteractive – a leading iGaming company focused on customer retention and reactivation solutions. Enteractive Will Scale Its Business The exact size of the funding was not publicly disclosed but the companies shared that it sits at “several million Euros” for a non-controlling […]
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April 11, 2022
DC Lottery Collects $500,000 from Intralot over Super Bowl Mishap
The DC Lottery has not been the most competitive platform on the market. This sentiment was only reinforced when the platform experienced a major short circuit which left it unavailable during the Super Bowl and took the mobile app offline. The lottery has since received $500,000 as compensation from its technical partner, Intralot, responsible for […]
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April 11, 2022
Pennsylvania Unlikely to Join the MSIGA Immediately after Michigan
The news that Michigan is entering the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA) has given poker aficionados some reason for optimism insofar as the future of online poker in the United States goes. Now, poker pros and fans are looking toward Pennsylvania and hoping that the Keystone State will follow suit although the state has given […]
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April 11, 2022
Sisal May Join Camelot in Contesting UKGC Lottery Operator Selection Process
A month has passed since Allwyn Entertainment has been awarded a license to operate the National Lottery, promising sweeping changes in the sector, and making sure that the lottery will be “resuscitated” and enjoy some significant advantages. Allwyn will reduce the minimum lottery ticket cost to £1 and add more games while ensuring better profitability […]
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April 11, 2022
UKGC Explains “Misused” £155M from Lottery Good Causes
The United Kingdom Gambling Commission may have “misused” as much as £155 million ($195 million) from National Lottery ticket proceedings that were supposed to go to good causes, but were instead used internally by the regulator to face budget deficits and other extenuating circumstances. The news was revealed by The Mail on Sunday and the […]